Vithya Ramraj’s Record Run Signals India’s Rise in the 400m Hurdles
Vithya Ramraj has rewritten one of Indian athletics’ longest-standing marks, breaking P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old 400m hurdles record to win bronze while also powering India to relay medals on the continental stage. Her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, says the breakthrough was built on a dual programme that sharpened both her hurdling and flat 400m speed, underscoring how India is beginning to close the gap in a demanding event.
